Byron Reese is an entrepreneur, author, and futurist. He is the CEO of Gigaom, a research and analysis firm focused on emerging technologies. He is also the author of two books, “Infinite Progress: How Technology and the Internet Will End Ignorance, Disease, Hunger, Poverty, and War” and “The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity.” He is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. He is passionate about the potential of technology to improve the lives of people around the world.